LD50
Knuckle Buster
- Jan 7, 2010
- 2
- Willys Model
- Willys Year:
Hi all,
I am not new to forums like this, OR working on vehicles, I have an off-road beast built from a Ford Explorer.
I am actually here on behalf of my father in law, who "has no use for computers".
He has asked me to help him out with a project, which is a 4x4 1953 Willys Wagon. I have not seen it yet, but he claims it needs an engine and tranny. My research seems to indicate that stock drivetrains are not easily available but I would like to help him get this thing going if I can.
-Is there an alternate drivetrain that is a good swap option for this vehicle? (most important question, and hopefully will retain the 4x4 ability)
-In pictures of other 53s it looks as though the front axle is a driver's side drop (pumpkin on driver's side) -Is that correct?
If we get rolling on it I promise some pics soon...
-cheers
I am not new to forums like this, OR working on vehicles, I have an off-road beast built from a Ford Explorer.
I am actually here on behalf of my father in law, who "has no use for computers".
He has asked me to help him out with a project, which is a 4x4 1953 Willys Wagon. I have not seen it yet, but he claims it needs an engine and tranny. My research seems to indicate that stock drivetrains are not easily available but I would like to help him get this thing going if I can.
-Is there an alternate drivetrain that is a good swap option for this vehicle? (most important question, and hopefully will retain the 4x4 ability)
-In pictures of other 53s it looks as though the front axle is a driver's side drop (pumpkin on driver's side) -Is that correct?
If we get rolling on it I promise some pics soon...
-cheers